NEWS ANALYSIS: ​Succession scuppers the ANC’s attempts at unity (M&G)

[Click here to read this message online.] Free Edition 9 January 2017 [Mail & Guardian Logo] [NEWS ANALYSIS: ​Succession scuppers the ANC’s attempts at unity] [News] | [Govan Whittles] ["Achieving unity has been an impossible task thus far, and will be even further out of reach as its alliance partners stand firm behind Cyril Ramaphosa" (Photo: Delwyn Verasamy)] "Achieving unity has been an impossible task thus far, and will be even further out of reach as its alliance partners stand firm behind Cyril Ramaphosa" (Photo: Delwyn Verasamy) The road to a "unified" ANC is not a straight one. [​Zuma says ANC will fix its mistakes and remain united] [News] | [Dineo Bendile] The president delivered his speech at the celebrations held on Sunday. [​Zuma’s calls for unity fall on deaf ears as ANC succession race heats up] [National] | [Dineo Bendile] Zuma continues to call for unity but 2017 is expected to be one of the most divisive years for an ANC that is already riddled with factionalism. [​ANC supporters optimistic about future of party] [National] | [Dineo Bendile], [Given Sigauqwe] Supporters who attended the anniversary celebrations said they were optimistic and excited at the opportunity for renewal 2017 presented the ANC. Premium content from M&G's Daily Edition: [​Zumandla — The Year of the Meme] [Opinion] | [Liepollo Lebohang Pheko] The past year was undoubtedly the year of the meme, with people using social media and specifically memes to express their frustration with politics. [Subscribe to access this content] [Unsubscribe] [View online] [View PDF] [Pause Subscription] [Unsubscribe] | [Update Profile] | [View PDF] | [Pause Subscription] | [View Online] Email Powered By This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 09-01-2017 Mail & Guardian is intended for opt in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it] to us.